Risk & Compliance Specialist

Risk & Compliance Specialist

About Palladium:
Palladium is a global leader in the design, development, and delivery of Positive Impact – the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value. We work with governments, businesses, and investors to solve the world's most pressing challenges. With a team of more than 2,500 employees operating in 90 plus countries and a global network of over 35,000 experts, we help improve economies, societies, and, most importantly, people's lives

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Client & Scope Overview:
This opportunity is part of a multi-year program providing Project Management Consultancy Services for 3 years. Selected professionals will support the planning, implementation, monitoring, and quality assurance of development and humanitarian projects across multiple sectors, including infrastructure, health, education, economic development, disaster management, and climate change. Experts will be mobilized as required to provide technical depth, project delivery support, and alignment with international best practices and donor standards.

Required Qualifications:

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Law, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of professional experience in risk management, compliance, or governance.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing, implementing, and monitoring compliance systems.
• Strong knowledge of international regulatory frameworks, donor compliance, and audit processes.

Field of Experience:

• Risk management, compliance, financial governance, or program oversight in development and humanitarian projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and oversee risk and compliance frameworks across assigned projects.
• Monitor adherence to regulatory, financial, and organizational standards.
• Conduct risk assessments and provide mitigation strategies.
• Support audits, reporting, and continuous improvement of compliance practices.

Language: Fluent in English and Arabic (spoken and written).

Fixed-Term

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.